Senior Tax Counsel

Requisition ID:  97547 

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Position Specific Description

We are seeking a Sr. Tax Counsel to become a member of our Tax Planning team. Our in-house tax department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.  The ideal candidate would have experience with Big 4 or a nationally recognized law firm experience preferred (e.g., Am Law Top 25) with focus on M&A, international, or partnership tax.   Preferred for Juris Doctorate (JD) to be from top 100 law school.   Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) preferred to be from a top 5 tax program. 

Job Overview

Employees in this job drive value by providing support to the organization with respect to tax aspects of pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures, with a view to optimize taxes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of various worldwide tax projects, including analyzing relevant tax law for tax planning transactions;  working with foreign and domestic tax advisors to understand relevant tax rules; partnering with multiple business units to understand both domestic and foreign tax implications; and reviewing financial models to illustrate the tax consequences of various alternatives
• Work with Governmental Affairs, Investor Relations, and Communications to promote the Company's legislative priorities and assist with communications
• Communicate complex technical tax issues to Senior Management and internal/external stakeholders
• Negotiate, draft and review tax provisions in deal documents
• Prepare and review technical tax memoranda 
• Manage and develop team members
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• Experience: 8+ years
• Member in Good Standing of State Bar

Preferred Qualifications

• LLM - Master of Laws

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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